Malachite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Malachite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Hollandite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Malachite and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Malachite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.